Gary Tranquill

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Name = Gary Tranquill

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Sport = College football
College = United States Naval Academy
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OverallRecord = 20-34-1 (0.373)
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Coach = Trigger
CoachYears = 1982-1986
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Gary Tranquill was the 32nd head college football coachfor the United States Naval Academy Midshipmen located in Annapolis, Marylandand he held that position for five seasons, from 1982 until 1986.His coaching record at United States Naval Academy was 20 wins, 34 losses, and 1 tie. As of the conclusion of the 2007 season, this ranks him12th at United States Naval Academy in total wins and 31st at United States Naval Academy in winning percentage (0.373). [ [http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/independents/navy/coaching_records.php Navy Midshipmen football coaching records] ]

Tranquill then joined the staff of George Welsh, who had preceded him as Navy's head coach, at Virginia. As quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, Tranquill coached Cavalier standouts Scott Secules, Shawn Moore, and Matt Blundin. After the 1990 season in which Virginia attained a #1 ranking behind a potent offense, Tranquill became the offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. He later returned to the college ranks at Michigan State, a second stint at Virginia, and finally at North Carolina before his retirement.

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* [http://navysports.cstv.com/ United States Naval Academy athletics website]